Born: April 23, 1791, in Stony Batter, Pennsylvania... Buchanan presided over the dissolution of the Union. His faith that the legal system would resolve the slavery issue locked him into inaction.

CHIPPEWA FALLS — James Buchanan said he was humbled to receive a plaque that ... After leaving the service, he worked on the family farm and later drove a semi for 38 years before retiring. He has ...